The College of Estate Management is the leading provider of supported distance learning for real estate and construction professionals. We have been playing a key role in the property world for over 90 years. At any one time we have over 4,000 students based all over the world benefiting from our courses – all taught by tutors with extensive industry experience.

Real estate and construction offer a huge range of career options. Whatever your personal area of interest and experience within the industry, our courses will give you the knowledge, confidence and direction to take your career further, or even to take your first steps in the profession. These courses are designed for existing and aspiring property practitioners who don’t want to interrupt their career while they study.

Why choose CEM?

Whatever your background, studying with CEM will give you the knowledge, confidence and direction you need to develop your career in real estate and construction.

With the College’s 90-plus years’ experience in providing the highest quality learning opportunities for the profession, a CEM qualification is an internationally recognised demonstration of your knowledge and skills, which can help you on your personal career ladder.

Studying at CEM – career benefits

• Develop practical skills and build on workplace experience
• Offset fees while working
• Attain membership of professional bodies
• Balance study with other commitments
• Gain leading-edge industry knowledge
• Obtain insights into the real estate industry in an international context
• Improve career prospects and work performance
• Gain a prestigious award

How you’ll study with CEM

All our courses are delivered through supported distance learning. This means you study in your own time, at home or wherever you wish, through a structured study programme with a set timetable and assessment dates. You’ll have online guidance and support from experienced tutors throughout your course and occasional face-to-face teaching to enhance your learning experience. This flexible approach allows you to balance your study with work or other commitments in a way that suits you.

Benefits of our distance learning approach

• Puts you in control of your own time – ideal for busy professionals
• Allows you to continue working and earn while you learn
• Complements your workplace experience and helps build your chosen career
• Comprehensive multimedia study materials and essential textbooks
• Regular tutor guidance and feedback on assignments to check your progress
• Selected live teaching sessions and networking opportunities
• Access to an online learning community of students, tutors and mentors providing feedback, discussion and support

How to apply

You can apply for our diploma, degree or postgraduate courses online.

The application form linked to each course will guide you through the process. You can save your application at any time and come back and complete it later just remember to keep a note of your application reference number. Make sure you submit your application by the relevant closing date.

If for any reason you are unable to access the electronic versions of the application form, please contact the admissions team on:

Telephone: +44 (0) 118 921 4696 (from outside the UK)
Freephone: 0800 019 9697 (from the UK)